STUDENTS ATTEND CULTURE JAM

On January 13, South Fayette’s student-led group SHOUT (Social Handprints Overcoming Unjust Treatment) had the opportunity to attend The Ellis School’s annual Culture Jam. Culture Jam is an annual student-led and produced conference that focuses on diversity and empowering students to have courageous conversations about equity-related issues that are present in schools, the Pittsburgh region, and the global community.

This year’s theme, You’ve Got the Power, focused on the power of self-advocacy. The Student Diversity League, who organized the event, hopes that all participants learn something about advocating for themselves while on the road to becoming an advocate for everyone. Self-advocacy is a crucial step in becoming a strong advocate for marginalized groups and allows for appreciation of diversity and fostering a positive environment.

SHOUT members were excited to attend and participate in the various workshops and discussions offered at Culture Jam. They were able to connect with other high school students from around the region and learn about different perspectives and experiences. They also had the opportunity to share their own thoughts and ideas on how to create a more inclusive and equitable society.